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I am a big fan of retro Volvo estates and am considering buying one which is over 20 years old.
I've had a look at insurance quotes from confused.com and the like and they all seem to be £500+
I won't be doing much mileage and it won't be for commuting.
Any ideas on companies to look at for insurance? I always hear of people insuring performance motors on classic insurance policies for £200 or something so I want to know how they do it!!


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 12:17 pm
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usually org. like make owners clubs will have good deals on insurance?

I think our car must be getting to that age, insured M&S for example. Plenty other places don't want to know as cost of parts make it prohibitive (but then the write-off will be quick..)


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 12:21 pm
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Not had a classic for a while but I did some I used were Hastings, Footman James and Adrian Flux. Get on the owners forum and see who others use


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 12:23 pm
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Certainly worth looking at Owner's Clubs. Most people who join only do so for the cheap insurance, I'm sure!


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 12:38 pm
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Worth noting that many specialist/classic policies assume that you have use of another car. They tend to require you to keep the car locked up in a garage, and mostly will stimulate a mileage limit. I'd avoid Adrian Flux like the plague. Footman James weren't bad, but a bit pricey. Peter Best Insurance Services worth a look...


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 12:50 pm
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i've always found owners club insurance more expensive than other places. personally i use performance direct. but check the comparrison sites, i think moneysupermarket, as one of them now has a dedicated classic car comparrison function.


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 1:05 pm
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Thanks all, any other suggestions welcomed.

I have a company car I would use to get to work. No garage but would be parked off the road.


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 1:09 pm
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I've used Pete Best I.S. for my tired Series II/III LR on fully comp., limited mileage, left in field basis for the last few years and it's barely £100 premium - recommended.


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 1:27 pm
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I have not had a problem with Adrian Flux - still currently insured with them and they do a breakdown cover for £30 or something when you insure with them. Many breakdown companies wont touch anything over a certain age - or bump up the price.


 
Posted : 24/02/2014 2:02 pm